Aug. 15, 2013

Thursday

Free Flicks — Enjoy a movie under the summer stars. See “Oz the Great and Powerful” on the big screen at Birdland Park. Bring your own food and drinks. Free. 9 p.m. 2100 Saylor Road. Irish Fiddler — Tricia Hutton has been playing fiddle since she was just 5 years old. She’s performed worldwide, including in Michael Flatley’s “Lord of the Dance.” See her live for a special library show. Free. 10:30 a.m. Franklin Avenue Library, 5000 Franklin. Special Needs Swim — Individuals with special needs and their families, caregivers or providers are invited for a special swimming session. $1.50 per person. 6-8 p.m. Indianola Aquatic Center, 714 W. Detroit Ave. Music in the Park — Bring a lawn chair and relax while listening to the music of Door No. 3 at the amphitheater across from Shelter No. 3. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Jester Park, 11407 N.W. Jester Park Drive, Granger. Last chance for Des Moines pools — Enjoy the last full days of swimming at four Des Moines aquatic centers, Ashworth (101 S.W. 45th St.), Nahas (1101 Porter Ave.), Birdland (300 Holcomb), or Northwest (4915 Madison Ave.). The pools will close after Sunday, which is the date for the annual Doggie Dive, when owners can bring their dogs from 3 to 5 p.m. for an additional $4. Teachout (2601 Hubbell Ave.) will remain open Aug. 19-21 and weekends through Labor Day weekend. It will close for the season Sept. 2. Nature Friends: Water Wonders — Join a naturalist to explore water through stories, sharing time, guided exploration and art activities. Snacks will be provided. Children ages 3-5 with an adult are invited. $7. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Easter Lake Park, 2830 Easter Lake Drive. Register at 285-7612.

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Community Youth Concepts is hosting its fourth annual Sidewalk Chalk Flood, an event that celebrates youths’ contributions to central Iowa. Families can enjoy music, participate in games and activities, take a free Zumba class and show off their artistic side as they set out to inspire Des Moines. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Western Gateway Park, 10th to 15th streets between Grand Avenue and Locust Street. Free.

If you haven’t yet been to the fair, or you can’t get enough, you won’t want to miss out on Extreme Sunday, the last day of the Iowa State Fair. Take advantage of reduced admission and experience all the fair has to offer: See the Butter Cow, take the kids to Little Hands on the Farm and treat yourself to something on a stick. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday at Iowa State Fairgrounds, East 30th Street and East University Avenue. $6 adults, $3 children.